Head of Planning (Partner) in London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global consultancy in the City of London seeks an experienced construction planning professional. You will provide expert advice on scheduling and project management, contributing to major projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate holds a degree in construction or engineering and has demonstrable planning experience. The role includes a collaborative and engaging culture, focusing on continuous improvement and professional development.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in construction planning on major projects.
• Strong understanding of cost, time, and risk relationships in project delivery.
• Skilled in managing programme variations and assessing impacts.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert planning and scheduling advice to clients.
• Develop accurate and effective project schedules based on design plans.
• Engage with multidisciplinary teams and manage logistics strategies.

Skills

Construction planning and scheduling

Use of planning software (Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project)

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentoring and developing junior team members

Education

Degree in construction, engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Are you an experienced construction planning professional with a passion for strategic scheduling, programme management, and de-risking complex construction projects? This is your opportunity to join a highly regarded consultancy team, providing expert planning and scheduling advice to clients across major projects in multiple sectors.

We help our clients plan and visualise the construction sequence and logistics of complex projects, aiding the de-risking of the design and construction process to better optimise commercial outcomes. Our integrated programmes inform all stakeholders and investors, offering simplified monitoring tools to track progress and drive performance certainty.

Our planners are trusted advisors, offering critical insight throughout project lifecycles, from feasibility and design through to delivery and close-out. We are engaged to produce, review and assure master programmes, logistics strategies and construction sequencing that drive informed decision-making and mitigate delay and disruption risk. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, applying your expertise to ensure projects are realistic, achievable and aligned to strategic objectives.

Skills and Experience

• Degree qualified within construction, engineering, or a related discipline
• Demonstrable experience in construction planning and scheduling on major projects across the built environment
• Proficient in using planning software such as Asta Powerproject, Primavera P6, and Microsoft Project to create comprehensive programmes, logistics plans and sustainability strategies
• Skilled at managing programme variations, assessing impacts, and handling Extensions of Time (EOTs)
• Able to interpret design plans, briefs, and contract documentation to develop accurate and effective project schedules
• Strong understanding of the relationship between cost, time, and risk in project delivery
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with an inquisitive and solutions-oriented mindset
• Confident communicator with the ability to present complex programme information clearly to senior stakeholders and clients
• Collaborative and professional approach to working with clients, design teams, and contractors
• Experience supporting project assurance and peer review activities is desirable
• Commitment to mentoring and developing junior team members

Client and Business Development Focus

• Demonstrated ability to articulate and sell the value of high-quality planning and scheduling services to clients
• Proven track record of contributing to business development activities, including preparing bids, proposals and client presentations
• Capable of identifying opportunities to expand services with existing clients through trusted advisory relationships
• Impressive communicator, able to engage confidently with senior client representatives and stakeholders to build credibility and influence decision-making
• Skilled at tailoring planning advice to meet client-specific challenges, clearly linking programme insights to commercial and strategic outcomes

Company & Team Environment

You will be joining a specialist construction and property consultancy business, working on some of the UK’s most complex and high-profile projects. The team brings together a diverse range of expertise in project management, project controls, planning, and assurance.

The business takes pride in their collaborative and engaging culture, where continuous improvement and professional development are encouraged. You’ll be empowered to take ownership of projects, work closely with clients, and play an active role in developing our planning capability and thought leadership across the business.

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